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Her cookie jar holds delicious memories
All houses have pots, pans, plates, silverware and other kitchen utensils. But real homes have at least one other family mainstay - a cookie jar. NaiDean Shepherd, 81, of Clarkston, said she realized this when her grown children started bickering about her 62-year-old cookie jar. "It was given to Jack and ...
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If the big game is bad, at least the bean dip is good
This incredibly rich barbecue bean and cheese dip tastes like it has a million calories. And it's worth every one (though it actually packs an only slightly more reasonable 567 calories per serving). The dip combines the best of barbecue-style baked beans with a creamy sauce laced with maple syrup, brown ...
Good Super Bowl grub doesn't need to be fancy
There's not a whole lot of high-end culinary wizardry involved in typical Super Bowl party foods. But since it's easy to end up with a bland batch of chili, soggy nachos and brown guacamole, we wondered if there were simple tricks to avoiding these common problems. So we reached out to ...
Take precautions with your laundry
Of the many household tasks, doing the laundry seems to be a no-brainer: Put clothes in the washer, add detergent and press start. But regular washing can take a toll on your garments. Here's how to prevent white shirts from turning gray, sort your bright clothing, undo the damage when colors ...
Mom wasn't happy with my answer
A colleague of mine used to say, "Don't ask a question if you don't want the answer." A reader recently asked me what rules she and her husband should set for their 20-something daughter when she returns home to live after graduating from college. Seems they had some conflicts over house ...
Flatbread sandwiches make easy Super Bowl snack
Souped-up sandwiches are a Super Bowl party tradition, but that doesn't limit you to Italian grinders and 6-foot meatball subs. These roasted pepper and spinach flatbread sandwiches blend plenty of flavorful vegetables with a hearty cheese spread made from a feta and cream cheeses. Just about any 6-inch flatbreads or flour ...
For Super Bowl party, think tiny pizza sliders
Don't let burgers have all the fun. With sliders - tiny hamburgers easily noshed in a bite or two - all the rage, offer up a platter of pizza sliders at your Super Bowl party this year. Not only are pizza sliders a natural party food, they also are easily assembled ...
House of the Week
Graceful arches with keystones and transom windows highlight the facade of this brick home, Plan LS-2216-HB by Home Plans LLC. The home features 1,790 square feet of space on the main floor. A daylight basement of the same size is ready to be finished. Inside, the sidelighted entry flows into a ...
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I boiled a chicken to make soup. I put the pot with the chicken and the cooking liquid into the refrigerator, but it took 5 to 6 hours to become cold. It was still quite warm for several hours. Should I have done it differently? It's never a good idea to ...
Raid pantry to make dinner
Assembling canned or frozen ingredients into a quick supper won't earn you "serious cook" credentials. Then again, a well-stocked pantry (with a little help from the freezer and produce bin) is a lifesaver for busy days. Here are a few ideas. Veggie chili: Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a soup ...
More than just wings can go buffalo-style
When it comes to buffalo-style food, there's no need to limit yourself to chicken wings. These easy grilled shrimp take to the thick, spicy sauce just as well. Perfect for a Super Bowl party. If you don't feel like braving the great outdoors to grill the shrimp, a grill pan or ...
Does husband's child have a right to his estate?
My husband died suddenly last year and I am the executor of his will. I recently found out that during a problematic time in our marriage, when my husband stayed with friends in another state until our marriage issues could be resolved, he may have fathered an illegitimate child while we ...
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